Hey!! I'm so sorry I haven't updated recently! I've been pretty busy this week and haven't had too much time to come to my computer. However, this chapter is the longest that I have ever written so it should compensate.

A lot of you mentioned about the kids' whereabouts and I apologize for not mentioning them earlier. They are in this chapter a lot.

Also, I wanted to know if you wanted any other characters to make an appearance, like Rachel or Mouth or even Chris Keller. Idk, I just wanted to know what you guys wanted or any suggestions.

Enjoy:)

Peyton Sawyer sat down at her desk, trying to concentrate on her work. But the whole Brooke-Nathan scenario was becoming a big distraction. She knew he was beginning to fall in love with her. It was pretty much obvious, although she still knew he had lingering feelings for Haley since the divorce. Brooke was a whole different story. She was still married, although before the accident, Brooke had secretly confided to Peyton that she felt that her relationship with Lucas was being strained greatly lately. She felt Lucas was putting more and more effort into the Ravens' game rather than his family. Brooke hadn't been truly happy in a few months, just putting up a fake façade. Although, Peyton had noticed that the brunette's eyes had sparkled a little when she talked or joked around with Nathan. Now, after the accident, it was a whole different story. She had no idea what was going on in the Brooke's head. Peyton just hoped that Brooke would get her memory back so she could either 1) try to get things with Lucas back on track or 2) move on to Nathan. Secretly, Peyton desired the latter of the two. She had always known they were meant to be.

"Aunt Peyton, when are mommy and Uncle Nate coming to pick us up?" Aaron asked.

Both Aaron and Shelly had been staying over at Peyton's recently. Nathan thought it was best if him and Brooke concentrated on her memory and having the kids at home would be a big distraction. Also, they didn't want to scare the kids. How do you explain to a five and two and a half year old that their mother lost her memory? It was a scary thought. However, that afternoon, Nathan and Brooke were going to take the kids out for dinner.

"They will be here at 5 o'clock mister. Why don't you and I play some basketball before then? Sound good?" she asked.

"Yeah! Let me go get my ball." The young boy ran upstairs. He without doubt had the Scott love for basketball.

As Peyton walked towards the front door, there sat a pouting Shelly.

"Shel, what's wrong?"

"Shoes. Me can't tie," she said as she frowned and put both hands on her sides. Her actions were 100 Brooke. It made Peyton laugh.

"Come here sweetie, let me tie them."

"No, me want Uncle Natey," she said still frowning.

Peyton sighed. You mean your daddy, she thought. Nathan and Brooke hadn't told the kids that Nathan was Shelly's real father due to the accident and the following events. Once Brooke got her memory that was the first thing they were going to do. Tell little Shel that her uncle was really here dad. It's a good thing that she likes Nathan more than anyone.

"Shelly, Uncle Natey is out with mommy but you can see him tonight."

"Then no shoe tie." She took off her shoes and ran upstairs into Peyton's room to color. Stubbornness. Just like your mommy and daddy.

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Meanwhile, Nathan and Brooke had decided to go to the beach. It was such a pretty day outside and Nathan was going to make sure Brooke enjoyed every minute of it.

"It's so pretty," Brooke said as she sat down on the sand, patting the ground on her right side for Nathan to follow.

"Yeah it is." Just like you. He grinned to himself, then shook his head to rid the thought.

"What's so funny?"

"Nothing. Just thinking of past memories. We had a lot of those here at the beach."

"It's a good place for action," she joked as she winked at him.

"Are you flirting with me Brooke Davis?" he intentionally left out the Scott so that the guilt of flirting with his brother's wife would disappear.

"Maybe I am Nathan Scott. You got a problem with that?"

He smirked. She reminded him of the Brooke from high school. Pretty, flirty, and sweet.

"Nope, no problem."

"Well then, I'm going to lay out and tan. I need some color." She stripped off her clothes revealing a two piece dark purple string bikini that accentuated her curves. Nathan gulped. Yes, this was going to be one heck of a day. He stripped down also to his bathing suit. A little flirting couldn't hurt, right?

"Nice bikini. A bikini is a good look for you." She laughed. Two could so play this flirting game.

"Nice trunks. Nothing's a good look for you." She winked as he raised an eyebrow.

Then he had an idea. This day was supposed to be fun, right? Suddenly out of nowhere, Nathan scooped Brooke up and ran towards the ocean.

"Nathaniel Lee Scott, put me down, now!"

"Awe is Brookie afraid of the water?"

"Naatthann!!! I'm supposed to be tanning not…" she was trying to think of the right word. "…watering!"

"Watering?" he busted out laughing, Brooke still in his arms and his feet halfway in the blue waters.

"I don't know! It was the only word that came to mind!" She pouted, resembling Shelly earlier that day.

"Too bad." As she opened up her mouth to retort, he dumped her in beside him.

She rose up from the water, soaked from head to toe, sputtering out the salty water that had flown into her mouth.

"You are so dead, mister."

For the next fifteen minutes, the two fought back and forth. Dunking, splashing, tripping, wrestling. They did it all. They were caught in a heated wrestle. Jumping on the others back and tackling them onto the ocean floor. They rolled over numerous times finally making their way back to the sand.

Out of the blue, Brooke stopped. Nathan was under her and they were still tangled up in each other's arms. Their faces were but inches away from each other. She could feel his breath on her face and feel the tension from their close proximity. He could feel the pressure from her body and his pulse shooting up real high. As he stared into her eyes, she stared into his and their gazes locked. Slowly, Brooke leaned down as Nathan leaned upwards to capture the other's lips…

Ahhh the end of chapter 10! Sorry for the cliffhanger…you will have to wait to see if they kiss or not. Please Please Please R & R!!!! The reviews mean everything to me! Thanks!! Hope you have a good day!